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Introduced Legislation Sets Guidelines for Tracking Animal Cruelty Crimes

Edited Press Release December 15, 2007

New legislation in the U.S. Senate, introduced by Sen. Robert Menendez (D-N.J.), directs the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) to include animal cruelty crimes as a separate category in the agency’s crime data reporting system.

“Having the

Transcript: Talkin’ Horses with Equine Surgeon Dr. Larry Bramlage

The Blood-Horse Staff December 14, 2007

Equine surgeon Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, joined readers for Thursday’s edition of BloodHorse.com’s “Talkin’ Horses.”

Readers Respond: Diagnosing Laminitis

Erin Ryder December 14, 2007

Nearly 800 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What have you seen used to diagnose and evaluate laminitis at the onset and throughout the treatment period?”

Equine Anatomy Chart

Edited Press Release December 14, 2007

The first of this series covers basic equine anatomy. It offers a unique perspective which will immediately enhance the viewer’s working knowledge of the horse. Packed with details and information, this chart is 11″ x 14″ and is laminated for rugged

Australia Equine Flu: Cooperation Key to Eliminating Queensland Cases

Edited Press Release December 14, 2007

All of the sectors involved in the equine influenza response in Queensland have been working cooperatively to eradicate equine influenza, and officials are starting to see the benefits of their effort.

According to Biosecurity Queensland’s

AAEP Convention Sets New Attendance Record

Edited Press Release December 14, 2007

The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla., set a convention attendance record for the second year in a row, as 7,238 veterinary professionals, guests, and exhibitors

2007 Morris Animal Foundation Equine Research Wrap-Up

Edited Press Release December 14, 2007

The results of equine research funded by the Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) in 2007 added to scientists’ understanding of foal pneumonia, hereditary muscle disorders, laminitis, and pharmacology.

Delaware Park Banning Racehorse Steroid Use

Tom LaMarra December 14, 2007

Efforts by regulators in the Mid-Atlantic region to ban the use of steroids in racehorses continued Dec. 14 with an announcement by the Delaware Thoroughbred Racing Commission that the substances would be outlawed when Delaware Park opens for

Cavel Planning Supreme Court Slaughter Ban Appeal

The Associated Press December 13, 2007

A company that ran what was the country’s last remaining horse-slaughtering plant plans to ask the U.S. Supreme Court to review an Illinois law that forced the facility to close this fall, a lawyer said.

“We are planning to file a petition

Relocation, Purchases Save Baltimore Cart Ponies from Impoundment

Pat Raia December 13, 2007

Just one day before being declared abandoned, 49 ponies formerly used to pull produce carts in the streets of Baltimore, Md., have been relocated–some to new homes in the country, others to temporary facilities within the city. The ponies had

Mega Grand Flex

Edited Press Release December 13, 2007

Grand Meadows Nutritional Products Inc. introduces their newest equine joint supplement, Mega Grand Flex. Mega Grand Flex is designed to help horses that have not responded to traditional ingredient levels in joint support products.

‘Equine Equity Act’ Makes Key Progress

Tom LaMarra December 13, 2007

The Equine Equity Act, which reduces the capital gains holding period for horses and shortens the depreciation schedule for racehorses, is part of the 2007 Farm Bill and could be approved by the United States Senate in a few days.

The Senate

Horse Recovering from New Glaucoma Procedure

Judith Lee December 13, 2007

VIDEO | A horse that underwent a rare endoscopic laser eye procedure is showing normal intraocular pressure (IOP), a key indication that the procedure has brought his

John Henry Painting Brings In Record Amount for ReRun Adoption Program

Edited Press Release December 13, 2007

A recent Ebay auction brought a record winning bid of $5,200 for an original painting created by the late John Henry. The painting was part of the annual holiday auction held by ReRun, Inc., a Thoroughbred horse adoption program with chapters in

U.K. Group Honored for Equestrian Highway Safety Program

Edited Press Release December 13, 2007

The British Horse Society was recently recognized for its Riding and Road Safety Training program.

The Prince Michael International Road Safety Award honors those who have helped to reduce road casualties. This is the third time that the

Kentucky Horse Council Offering Class for New Horse Owners

Edited Press Release December 13, 2007

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) will host a new class designed to instruct and support people interested in becoming horse owners. This class, “So You Want to Own a Horse?” will be offered on January 10, 2008 at the Scott County Extension Offic